Dear future president, Please don't let me continue to live in a world where rapists walk free and victims are silenced. Please don't perpetuate rape culture or tell me that a man's future shouldn't be destroyed over "20 minutes of action." Be a voice for the...
This past summer before starting my college career at Swarthmore, I interned for a section of the Los Angeles Times called High School Insider. It is a platform meant to give voice for high school students around the country to write about issues that matter to them...
The day after senior prom, I took my first comedy sketch class. I arrived 15 minutes early, eager to start, though a bit apprehensive. Aside from the vast difference in age between me and my classmates, I was a little concerned that it would feel like a frat house:...
Although some may think that hip-hop and orchestra don’t work well together, daKAH would prove them wrong. The ensemble will be gracing the stage at Grand Performances Saturday, July 16th at 8 p.m. [youtube...
Ever wonder what the inside of a room filled with 1,261 dolls looks like? Here's your chance to find out through our 360 video-- and hear some of our favorite bloopers and quotes from COLA Fellow Marsian De Lellis. ...
As the Pulitzer Prize celebrated its 100th year, journalists and prize winners from all over Los Angeles gathered to commemorate the coverage and controversies that have sparked so much conversation in past years. The two-day event was hosted by the LA Times and USC...
Every year, Get Lit hosts the Classic Slam, a competition where Get Lit Players perform in front of hundreds of people. This year, the event was hosted at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The hours leading up to the competition were filled with excitement...
For many students, Get Lit offers not only classes, but also a safe space to share their difficulties and find their voice. Get Lit has changed the lives of those involved and helped them discover a love for words through poetry. Poets find inspiration in all forms,...
Many high school students spend their free time busy with homework, sports, or work. But those involved with Get Lit can say they spend their time exploring the art of poetry and taking field trips to the Geffen Playhouse. Get Lit was founded by Diane Luby Lane in...
Every year, Charter Oak High School’s Unity Club hosts a Unity Fair in the spring. I’ve been a part of the club for three years and it’s one of my favorite extracurricular activities. Planning an event with my best friends who are all involved in our school’s...
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